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I've come across a lot of different stories on Bigger Pockets, and there are people who come from all different types of backgrounds. Everyone has had a different starting point. If you were young again, where would y...
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Hello and welcome to our community! 👋👋👋Next step: After uploading a profile pic, kindly introduce yourself here!Â
1. 🌎 Where you’re based + where you (hope to) invest
2. 💫 What your goals are with joining BiggerPock...
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Who else has been able to leave their job and have freedom in their life from owning vacation rentals listing on Airbnb and Homeaway? Â I live in Branson, MO and love my business. Â Who else is out there?
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Few would deny that the market is cyclical. It goes up for a few years then down for a few and repeat. I want to hear from other investors your thoughts about how to handle this. We are nearing that top (especially in...
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BP,Kinda freaking out a little, just made my first offer on a property from 700 miles away in a town I've never been to, on a quadplex I have no intention of ever seeing in person. To clarify this would be my first in...
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It seems tough to RE cashflow investing in San Francisco Bay Area.
I know, it's not impossible.
How are you doing it?
What does it take?
Do you have wear several hats like pm your property, rehabbing the propert...
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Dear BP friends --I am thinking of buying a property for cash. Â However, I am concerned about using up all of my non-retirment money on a property deal. Â It's just scary. Â We obviously need to have an emergency fund f...
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I have the opportunity to purchase some great property that will need new flooring, a new tub, new cabinets, paint, etc.My question you experts is how much of this do you generally do on your own and how much do you s...
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IÂ worked in the automotive repair industry for over 15 years where my image was not of major relevance. Employees wore coveralls and had no personal dealings with the public. You don't need to look like a rockstar to ...